Treat your family to the ultimate luxury Caribbean holiday
Preparing for your family's Caribbean adventure is made far easier with British Airways Holidays. This most trusted tour operator carefully selects the finest resorts and hotels in the most idyllic locations, and provides a generous baggage allowance for all travellers, as well as Atol protection from the moment you book. If you're keen to spread the cost of your trip with a low deposit and flexible payments*, you can. Not only that, all customers benefit from a dedicated 24/7 holiday helpline too.
With everything taken care of all you need to do is relax and enjoy your destination and hotel, but which will you choose?
Royalton Saint Lucia, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Like many Royalton properties, this gorgeous Saint Lucian resort is celebrated for its All-in Luxury at Its Finest offering, a concept that redefines the all-inclusive holiday package experience with its exceptional service and premium amenities. Be warned: once you experience this you may never settle for anything less again.
Expect a breathtaking oceanfront location with vast swimming pools, wide-ranging sports facilities – including tennis and dance classes – plus the blissful The Royal Spa where you can totally unwind in style. The hotel has eight exceptional restaurants offering unlimited dining and top-shelf drinks. Its serenely designed accommodation is also loved for its high thread-count sheets, fully stocked minibars and Jacuzzi soaker tubs that set the tone for a truly luxurious escape. The resort's innovative smart bracelet – that doubles as your room key – only adds to the convenience of your stay.
Want to scale up your stay? Book the hotel's Diamond Club suite VIP experience for butler service and the option of a swim-out pool. Your youngest travellers will love the splash park, teens lounge (for ages 13 to 17) and kids club (for ages four to 12).
Royalton Grenada, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Check your family into this elegant resort and you'll have everything you could possibly need. Not only will you be a stroll away from two sublime beaches, you will also have daily entertainment, state-of-the-art fitness equipment and instructor-led classes with Royalton Fit and wide-ranging water sports at your fingertips. There are three swimming pools and a dedicated kids' pool, plus a programme of kids' club activities. Everything is a breeze here: simply download the easy-to-use Royalton app to make spa appointments and dinner reservations (there are four brilliant restaurants here) while managing your overall stay.
Exclusive DreamBed-equipped suites are all set up to provide the ultimate comfort, and mornings here are never a drag when you've got verdant gardens or sunrises over the sublime beauty of Tamarind Bay to wake up to, while the resort's smart bracelet technology allows you to move around freely without the hassle of a room key. Upgrade to the Diamond Club suite category to unlock butler-led services such as laundry pick-up and ironing, allowing you and your gang to experience nothing but the most memorable and relaxing family break on the beautiful Spice Isle.
Royalton Antigua, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Antigua is a honeypot for families and whether you want to relax in beach cabanas, play with the kids or take a cookery class, you can at this fantastically equipped hotel.
There's an exceptional variety of flavours across its restaurants and endless entertainment for young ones, alongside beautifully decorated suites featuring mini bars and huge rain showers. Nightly turndown services, luxe robes and slippers will help the whole family enjoy the best night's sleep possible.
With butler-led services and perks such as laundry pick-up and spa discounts, this resort will win the whole family over in an instant.
British Airways Holidays packages include a generous checked baggage allowance for each customer and come with full Atol protection for complete peace of mind. Secure your Caribbean holiday to these Royalton Resorts with a low deposit and enjoy flexible payments until you fly.*
*Based on two sharing. Full balance due seven weeks before departure for long haul holiday bookings. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply.
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